2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek reliability
The 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek has 107 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 7 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 4 XV CrossTrek years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (22 of 107), then Powertrain (20) and Service brakes (14). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
The 2013 XV CrossTrek has 97 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2015 has 99 complaints, 6 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (107 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Metal Frame of side torso area of seat wore through foam. very sharp and painful could possibly cut skin and impact in crash could be medically dangerous."
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"Brake light switch failure. Triggering traction control warning light, hill assist warning light, and abs warning light, and disables cruise control. There was previously a recall (NUMBER: WUE-90 NHTSA ID: 19V-149) for…"
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"Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek on May 22, 2026. The sale was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was recorded at 77,441. The contact later purchased a CARFAX…"
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"The car had a front collision and the air bags did not deploy."
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"Some times the passenger airbag light comes on and off. This is a reoccurring problem and I don’t see any recalls on this"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek SUV AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| XV Crosstrek all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Manual 5-speed | All-wheel drive | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| XV Crosstrek all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
| XV Crosstrek hybrid all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 29 | 32 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-149 covers certain 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles among other Subaru models (NHTSA lists Crosstrek for these years): exposure to condensed moisture can cause the brake light switch to malfunction. Dealers replace the brake light switch.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek reliable?
The 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek has 107 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 7 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 4 XV CrossTrek years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (22 of 107), then Powertrain (20) and Service brakes (14). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
Is the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2013 XV CrossTrek has 97 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2015 has 99 complaints, 6 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.
Has the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek?
Owners have filed 107 complaints about the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek is 27.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Subaru XV Crosstrek take?
0W-20 full synthetic; capacity is about 4.8 quarts with filter.
What does recall 19V-149 cover involving Crosstrek?
Certain 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles among other Subaru models—see the NHTSA campaign summary for the defect and remedy.
What tire size did the GP XV Crosstrek use?
225/55R17.